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2025 Big Ten Football Media Days

Week 1 Big Ten Conference power rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 25, 2025

Fighting Illini get thrilling update ahead of Week 1 straight from Bret Bielema

Sam Fariss

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Aug 25, 2025

Former Illinois football commit gets funny penalty in disastrous weekend

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 24, 2025

Pat Bryant has the green light to be great with the Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 21, 2025

Feb 12, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) attempts a free throw against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Ayo Dosunmu is a perfect representation of what 'FamILLy' means

Sam Fariss

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Aug 21, 2025

Arizona Cardinals v Denver Broncos - NFL Preseason 2025

Super Bowl coach shows praise for rookie Pat Bryant

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 20, 2025

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

The Katie Hultin era at Illinois begins with two dominate defensive wins

JD Vail

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Aug 20, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.

Bret Bielema is nailing down the nitty-gritty with just days until kick-off

Sam Fariss

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Aug 18, 2025

Arizona Cardinals v Denver Broncos - NFL Preseason 2025

Pat Bryant keeps building case for early playing time with Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers OTA Offseason Workout

Former Illinois football lineman makes the best play in the NFL

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 17, 2025

2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

Kasparas Jakucionis was close to being a part of a blockbuster NBA trade

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 16, 2025

IUPUI v Illinois

Illinois basketball locks in massive 5-star official visit

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 14, 2025

New York Giants v Buffalo Bills - NFL Preseason 2025

Illinois football well represented in NFL preseason week 1

Owen Christopher

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Aug 13, 2025

Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant has a battle ahead on the Denver Broncos depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 9, 2025

Luke Altmyer, Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer is a top-5 quarterback in the Big 10 for this stat

Sam Fariss

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Aug 8, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball.

Two Fighting Illini running backs find themselves on incredible preseason watch list

Sam Fariss

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Aug 5, 2025

Illinois v Texas

Mental health in Illinois sports: The hidden MVPs

Owen Christopher

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Aug 4, 2025

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort.

Bret Bielema has hilarious response to a post from Illinois football

Sam Fariss

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Aug 4, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Lone Illinois offensive star on 2025 Maxwell Award Watch List for Fighting Illini

Sam Fariss

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Jul 28, 2025

Chicago Bears Introduce Ben Johnson as Head Coach

Chicago Bears missed the boat when it came to imitating Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2025

Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant starting fast could be in order for the Denver Broncos

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 26, 2025

Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center.

Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood could take recruiting notes from Shauna Green

Sam Fariss

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Jul 26, 2025

Mar 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) during a time out in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Terrence Shannon Jr. has the scoring chops the Minnesota Timberwolves need

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 25, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines.

NFL franchise seemingly copies the Fighting Illini's throwback uniforms

Sam Fariss

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Jul 25, 2025

Illinois v Ohio State X

Former Illinois basketball head coach hospitalized

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 24, 2025

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during the second half of their second-round NCAA men’s basketball tournament game Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brad Underwood misses out on 4-star small forward to Big Ten rival

Sam Fariss

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Jul 24, 2025

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hugs running back Josh McCray (6) before the first half at Memorial Stadium.

Jacob Eberhart reason behind his commitment will have Illinois fans in tears

Sam Fariss

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Jul 22, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jaheim Clarke (25) celebrates his fumble recovery against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football among the elite in the Big Ten to start the 2025 campaign

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 21, 2025

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